SY 26-27 Head Coach - Football

SY 26-27

Head Coach•Football Lynchburg City Schools

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV

•LYNCHBURG, Virginia This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5718361

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

SY 26-27

Head Coach•Football

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

Head Football Coach Department:

Dunbar Middle School Salary Grade:

Coach Scale

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Site/Location:

Dunbar Middle School Reports to:

Athletic Director and Building Administrator Date:

05/15/2026 POSITION SUMMARY The Head Football Coach has the primary responsibility for administering all levels of the football program. The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures of the high school's athletic program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows district policies and site procedures. Fosters training in conduct, ethics, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches. Responsible for the safety and securing of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events. The coach may be required to ride the bus with the team. Verifies that the Athletic Director clears each team member before allowing him/her to try out or practice. Responsible for distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end-of-the-season inventory. Works with the Athletic Director and the Principal to maintain communication and solve problems at the school level while supporting the ideas of the program/parent concern procedures. Submits an annual written report evaluating the program, with recommendations for improvements, if requested by the Athletic Director. Is responsible when the budget is allocated for purchasing equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as needed. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times athletes are present. Reports any unsafe conditions to the facilities administrator and completes work orders promptly to correct safety hazards. Promotes the football program by prompt, accurate reporting of scores to the local media while maintaining a positive relationship with the local media. Cooperates with all of the coaches in providing the optimum sports program possible. Sets up a preseason parent orientation meeting for all levels to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, and risk factors for all athletes. Complies with time restraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years of football coaching experience at the secondary level. Recent experience (within the last five years) is highly preferred, but not required. Possess and maintain appropriate certification and/or authorization for coaching. Preference will be given to those with a valid teaching license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A verifiable record of having been part of a winning tradition, including post-season VHSL playoff competitions as a varsity football coach is desirable. A proven verifiable record of positive staff, student, and administrative support, and relationships. A proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character. A demonstrated ability to teach, enforce, advocate, and model appropriate behavior, character traits, and educational values to student-athletes. A demonstrated ability to teach, organize and supervise assistants A demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and a commitment to holding all students and adults associated with the program to the same standards. A demonstrated ability to work with parent groups, administrators, staff, and students. A demonstrated ability to organize and maintain positive communication with the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS

OPEN

SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS:

START DATE

2026-2027

Position Type:

Non-Applicable Job Requirements